Comparison

LoopPlay vs MetroNova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LoopPlay

This app allows users to practice audio files at their own pace, adjusting playback speed and pitch. It offers features like A-B looping, saved loop points, and playlist management for efficient learning and practice.

Highlights
  • A-B looping
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Adjustable pitch
  • Saved loop points
  • Playlist creation
  • Lock screen controls
Features
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Practice at your own pace, in your key, on iPhone and iPad. LoopPlay helps you work through a difficult passage, learn a song by ear, or practice a phrase in another language. Open your own audio files, repeat the part you need, and use Pro to adjust speed and pitch independently. [A-B Loop & Saved Points] Set a start point (A) and end point (B) to repeat a section. Your loop points are saved per file and restored when you open it again. [Speed Control] Slow down a passage without changing its pitch, or speed it up as you improve. Choose from three free speed presets: 0.95x, 1x, and 1.05x. Pro unlocks speed adjustment from 0.5x to 2.0x. [Pitch Control — Pro] Transpose audio from −12 to +12 semitones without changing playback speed. Match a song to your vocal range or practice in a different key. [Waveform & BPM] Use the waveform to find a passage and adjust your loop. Pro detects BPM and lets you set a target tempo for practice. [Playlists & Recent Folders] Open audio files or folders, reorder tracks, and return to recent folders. Your custom track order is saved for each folder. [Practice Controls] Switch between playback, loop, speed, pitch, and BPM tools in the bottom controls. Pitch and BPM tools require Pro. [Lock Screen & Control Center] Control playback from the lock screen and Control Center. See track artwork when it is available in your audio files. [Free & Pro] Playback, A-B looping, saved loop points, playlists, recent folders, and the 0.95x, 1x, and 1.05x speed presets are free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks 0.5x–2.0x speed control, pitch control, and BPM detection. No subscription. Existing paid users receive Pro automatically. [Supported Formats] MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, FLAC [Privacy] Audio processing stays on your device. LoopPlay does not collect your audio or personal data; App Store communication is used only to load and verify purchases.

About

MetroNova

Features
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【主な機能】 ■ 拍子パネル 最大18種類(Pro版)のパネルを表示。パネルごとにアクセント位置を自由に設定できます。 ■ 変拍子モード 複数の拍子を組み合わせ、連続再生が可能。 ■ コレクション保存(Pro) 変拍子パターンを名前をつけて保存・呼び出し。複数の楽曲の練習パターンを管理できます。 ■ ライト/ダークモード対応 練習環境に合わせて外観を切り替えられます。 【Pro版について】 Pro版にアップグレードすると以下が使用可能になります。 ・拍子パネル枠数 4→18 ・変拍子セット数 4→99 ・16分音符拍子 ・コレクション保存・呼び出し

Screenshots

LoopPlay4 screens
MetroNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LoopPlay at 3 against MetroNova's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LoopPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MetroNova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
LoopPlay versus MetroNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopPlayMetroNova
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDingiDanga CompanyMina Iwabuchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoopPlay

One-time1
  • LoopPlay Pro$2.99
1 purchases

MetroNova

One-time1
  • メトロノーヴァ Pro$2.99

Questions

Is LoopPlay free?
LoopPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MetroNova free?
MetroNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopPlay or MetroNova have ads?
Neither LoopPlay nor MetroNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopPlay or MetroNova?
LoopPlay ships an update every 5 days, and MetroNova every 5 days. Most recently, LoopPlay was updated on October 22, 2026 and MetroNova on October 25, 2026.

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